Is Cyclo PEG‑6 safe in cosmetics?
Cyclo PEG‑6 has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyclo PEG‑6
INCI: PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDES
Cyclo PEG‑6 (CAS 68424‑31‑7 is commonly associated with PEG‑6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides; exact CAS may vary by specific commercial grade) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, solubilizer, skin-replenishing agent, mild thickener. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
68424‑31‑7 is commonly associated with PEG‑6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides; exact CAS may vary by specific commercial grade
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Function
Emollient, solubilizer, skin-replenishing agent, mild thickener
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Widely used cosmetic emollient with no specific FDA restriction; must comply with impurity limits and general safety requirements including residual EO/1,4-dioxane control.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyclo PEG‑6.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cyclo PEG‑6 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclo PEG‑6 allowed in the EU?
Cyclo PEG‑6 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclo PEG‑6 do in cosmetics?
Cyclo PEG‑6 functions as: Emollient, solubilizer, skin-replenishing agent, mild thickener. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68424‑31‑7 is commonly associated with PEG‑6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides; exact CAS may vary by specific commercial grade.
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